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History’s Depths are Limitless

At Poplar Forest, we see history in the present tense—as a boundless exploration of both our nation’s promise and our ability to combat problems, extending from Jefferson’s time directly to life today. By continuing to uncover more details of Jefferson’s life, the lives of the enslaved people who labored for him, and the land where they lived, we help the public gain a greater understanding of our country’s past and future.

We believe Mr. Jefferson would be proud of our efforts to share the extraordinary story of Poplar Forest with more and more people, more and more deeply, every year.

Visit Poplar Forest

Poplar Forest is open daily from March 15 through December 30 (closed on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (last tour leaves at 4:00 p.m.). Poplar Forest is also open for self-guided tours on weekends from mid-January through mid-March, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Designated a National Historic Landmark, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest is an award-winning historic restoration in progress, nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visiting Poplar Forest offers a unique opportunity to explore the personal world of Jefferson, and to learn about the people—both free and enslaved—“who labored for his happiness."